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Candy makers, spooked by cocoa prices, go gummy for Halloween

by Kristin Schwab and Sofia Terenzio
Oct 25, 2024
Candy companies are producing more gummy and chewy treats, saving money and appealing to the tastes of younger consumers.
Along with the high cost of cocoa, consumer preferences have spurred the shift to gummy and chewy candies, says Jaclyn Peiser of The Washington Post.
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Demand for ice cream is cooling. How can the industry adapt?

by Stephanie Hughes
Mar 20, 2024
Americans aren't eating as much ice cream as they used to. Producers are leaning into health and regional trends to make up lost ground.
Unilever announced this week that it's spinning off its ice cream business, which includes brands like Ben & Jerry's.
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